Lincoln is odds-on for BAFTAs triumph

Lincoln is odds-on for BAFTAs triumph

LINCOLN is set to be a big winner this awards season (13) - the historical biopic is the runaway favourite to scoop the top prize at the upcoming British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards.

Published 9th January 2013

The epic drama, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as famed U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, is installed at 8/13 to win BAFTA's Best Film trophy by both leading bookmakers William Hill and Paddy Power.

Day-Lewis is also set for glory as he is at 4/11 to win in the Leading Actor category, according to Paddy Power odds-makers.

Ben Affleck's turn behind the camera for Argo has installed him as hot favourite for the director prize, and Jennifer Lawrence is also in line for glory - she is at 4/7 to win the Leading Actress honour.

The BAFTA Film Awards will be handed out at a ceremony in London on 10 February (13).